Indonesia has stopped selling Google’s Pixel smartphones after Apple’s iPhone 16. The country’s government is focusing more on ensuring that foreign smartphone companies follow local rules. This is part of a plan to support local manufacturing in Indonesia and protect its own business in the technology industry. News India Today.
Indonesia’s industry ministry has announced that Google’s smartphones will no longer be sold in the country’s market unless they use 40 percent local content (hardware and software) as required.
In a statement to the country’s media, a ministry spokesperson said, “The local content requirement and related policies are designed to strengthen the local industry.” The government wants foreign technology companies to set up production facilities in Indonesia, so that more jobs can be created and the economy can grow.
Meanwhile, last week, the country’s government banned the sale and use of Apple’s iPhone 16 in Indonesia. It is reported that this ban was imposed mainly due to non-fulfillment of promised investments.